YEARLY HIGH
1.6009 MGA
YEARLY LOW
1.3643 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4675 MGA

2018 TZS to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TZS to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 1.6009. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 1.3643.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2366 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4432 to the December average rate of 1.5424, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.6009 was up 3.25% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.5505, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 TZS based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 8,005 MGA
2017 Average 6,980 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 6,822 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,182.94 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.5839
1.3791
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TZS to MGA Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.4274, compared to 1.5077 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0803 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4274
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5077

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0881 MGA (High: 1.6009 / Low: 1.5128). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0217 MGA (High: 1.4607 / Low: 1.4390).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0881
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0217

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0368 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0368

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1.5424) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.4391), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1033 (+7.18%).

2018 Avg (December) 1.5424
2017 Avg (December) 1.4391

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4600 1.4235 1.4432
February 1.4357 1.3876 1.4064
March 1.4232 1.3643 1.3962
April 1.4349 1.3988 1.4151
May 1.4590 1.4138 1.4283
June 1.4977 1.4511 1.4752
July 1.4884 1.4388 1.4681
August 1.4607 1.4390 1.4490
September 1.5072 1.4587 1.4894
October 1.5472 1.5045 1.5302
November 1.5952 1.5387 1.5669
December 1.6009 1.5128 1.5424